2025 Teaching Excellence Award Finalists, Chris Lane Joins Game Day and more
Six Finalists Named for Charlotte’s 2025 Teaching Excellence Awards
Creating supportive learning environments that enable students to succeed is a hallmark of Charlotte faculty members, and this year’s nominees for the University’s teaching excellence awards exemplify that commitment.
Country Artist Chris Lane to Perform at Charlotte, Carolina Game
Saturday is going to be the biggest game day Charlotte has ever seen: The Niners vs Tar Heels. And it just got bigger! Before the 49ers take the field, country star and proud Niner Chris Lane will headline a special pre-game show on the Hauser Pavilion lawn. Learn more about getting your tickets.
what you need to know: faculty and staff
- Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: Don’t miss the Fall Graduate Education Summit from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 5. Get more information about the summit, along with other important updates in this week’s news digest.
- Stadium Expansion Underway: Construction has begun on the first phase of the Jerry Richardson Stadium expansion that will add a new tower above the existing press box.
- Classroom Safety Toolkit: September is National Preparedness Month. The Office of Emergency Management encourages you to familiarize yourself with the classroom safety toolkit, which contains resources to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergency situations that may occur in a classroom setting.
- IMG Academy Internship: Kinesiology graduate students Jordan Middleton and Lila Scire bested 325 students from across the country for two of the 10 strength and conditioning coaching internships at IMG Academy.
- Volunteer at IFest: Volunteers are needed prior to and during the International Festival, Sept. 24-27. All volunteers receive a free festival T-shirt.
- Counting Things with Wings: UNC Charlotte students joined other citizen scientists across Georgia, Florida, Alabama and the Carolinas to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census.
what you need to know: students
- Apply to the Niner 9: Nine students who exemplify the values and spirit of Niner Nation will be chosen as the Niner 9, and one outstanding student will be awarded the title of the Golden Niner during the Homecoming football game. Applications are open until noon, Sunday, Sept. 7.
- Stadium Expansion Underway: Construction has begun on the first phase of the Jerry Richardson Stadium expansion that will add a new tower above the existing press box.
- Classroom Safety Toolkit: September is National Preparedness Month. The Office of Emergency Management encourages you to familiarize yourself with the classroom safety toolkit, which contains resources to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergency situations that may occur in a classroom setting.
- Explore Abroad Programs: The Office of Education Abroad’s spring break 2026 faculty-led programs are available; apply today.
- Counting Things with Wings: UNC Charlotte students joined other citizen scientists across Georgia, Florida, Alabama and the Carolinas to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census.
- Volunteer at IFest: Volunteers are needed prior to and during the International Festival, Sept. 24-27. All volunteers receive a free festival T-shirt, and some paid positions are available for student groups.
the difference is charlotte
Kinesiology graduate students Jordan Middleton and Lila Scire bested 325 students from across the country for two of the 10 strength and conditioning coaching internships at IMG Academy. Read about the experience and what they learned.
upcoming events: Students
Celebrate with Charlotte Esports as it unveils the new gaming and competition space in the Popp Martin Student Union from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4. The event will include opening remarks, small group tours, games and food in Norm’s Lounge while supplies last.
- Maker Crawl 2025: Are you a maker, creator, entrepreneur or interested in such activities? Learn about where you can bring your ideas to life on campus during Maker Crawl 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, in various locations.
professional development: faculty and staff
- Wellness Workshops: The Office of Human Resources is partnering with ComPsych Guidance Resources to provide a variety of virtual wellness workshops for Charlotte employees this semester. All employees are encouraged to sign up for these free workshops.
- Innovate Your Teaching Workshop Series: Explore the Center for Teaching and Learning events and workshops page to register for training on artificial intelligence pedagogy, Canvas foundations and tools, student engagement and success, and teaching essentials.
- Honors College Course Proposals: The Honors College is accepting course proposals for summer and fall 2026 and spring 2027. Proposals are due Wednesday, Oct. 1; email Cindy Gilson for questions.
upcoming: faculty and staff
- Reconnect with Nature: Sara A. Gagné, associate professor and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, will help you learn more about the wildlife living alongside you in Charlotte, from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Independent Picture House.
- Novant Health on Campus: The Novant Health Breast Center Mobile Unit will be at UNC Charlotte from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, in the CHHS/CoEd Plaza. An appointment is required; call (704) 384-7226.
to-do list: faculty and staff
- Drop By the Career Center: RSVP to the Career Center’s Faculty Open House from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Sept. 3, to connect with staff and enter a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
- Stay Informed: Review ongoing disruptions, delays and detours on campus.
to-do list: students
- Take Care: September is National Recovery Month. Check out the Center for Wellness Promotion events calendar for opportunities to learn more about the Charlotte Recovery Program.
- Get Internship Ready: Not sure where to start your internship search? The Career Center’s Elona Ellis shares advice.
- Try This Recipe: Laura Thompson, campus wellness dietitian, shares a five-minute burrito bowl you can make in the microwave.